Former Malian minister and junta critic abducted from home by armed men, family tells AP
Summary
A former Malian minister and critic of the military government, Mountaga Tall, was taken from his home by armed men who did not explain why. This happened as the government deals with violence from attacks by militant and separatist groups in Mali.Key Facts
- Mountaga Tall is a former education and science minister in Mali (2016-2017).
- He leads a political party that opposes the current military government.
- Armed, hooded men believed to be soldiers took Tall from his home in Bamako without an arrest warrant.
- The men mistreated Tall's wife and took his phone.
- Mali recently suffered major attacks by jihadi and rebel groups, including the killing of the defense minister.
- The attacks were claimed by an Islamic militant group and a Tuareg separatist group.
- The military government said some soldiers helped the attackers and has arrested many people since.
- Tall’s family reported his kidnapping and disappearance to the authorities, who have not commented.
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